What is another word for Bos Indicus?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒs ˈɪndɪkəs] (IPA) 
Bos Indicus is a term used to refer to a group of domestic cattle breeds that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The term is often used interchangeably with the term "Zebu." Zebu is a more commonly used term in the West, whereas Bos Indicus is used in scientific literature. The term "humped cattle" is also used as a synonym for Bos Indicus, owing to the characteristic hump that these cattle breeds possess. Other synonyms for Bos Indicus include Brahman, Gyr, Sahiwal, Ongole, Gir, and Kankrej, among others, which are the names of specific breeds that fall under the Bos Indicus umbrella.
